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January 08, 2026 19:44 UTC

'It happened quickly, but I wasn't surprised at all,' said Owen. 'I was a little bit surprised with what he said after the game, but I knew that there was trouble behind the scenes. You simply can't say things like that about your team, about your employers, about anything, and expect to last. 'The club is a little bit – or was a little bit – more settled than it has been for a while. Off the pitch, I don't know, but it feels like it's slightly better than it was a year or two ago.'

January 08, 2026 19:34 UTC

John Burns: Farmers don't like it, but what about the rest of us, will the Mercosur deal mean cheaper beef? Ireland should be licking its lips at the prospect of better access to a market of 280 million peopleTaoiseach Micheál Martin in Beijing earlier this week during his meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping. Photo: APJohn Burns Today at 19:00Those of you licking your lips at the prospect of cheaper steaks in restaurants later this year due to the Mercosur deal might want to curb your enthusiasm.

January 08, 2026 19:30 UTC

Speaking at Clonmel on Thursday, Elliott said: “I was delighted with her and looking at Shane McCann riding her out this morning he was at the pin of his collar to hold her. We came in for a cup of tea and I said ‘are you happy with her’ and he said ‘she’s improved no end’. Elliott has a third string to his bow in Casheldale Lad, with Kerry Lee’s potential British raider Nemean Lion completing the list. The first of four Grade Ones on the card is the Ladbrokes Novice Chase, a two-mile-furlong contest which features Mullins’ star novice Final Demand, Elliott’s Romeo Coolio and Henry de Bromhead’s exciting mare The Big Westerner. “Ballyfad doesn’t show a thing at home and he keeps winning, so I’d say he’s a very good horse,” Elliott added.

January 08, 2026 19:24 UTC

Ireland will vote against the Mercosur trade agreement, the Taoiseach and Tánaiste have confirmed. Despite Irish opposition, the Mercosur deal is expected to pass a vote in the European Union on Friday. “Our assessment of it is this that, over the years, we've placed a lot of obligations on Irish farmers, particularly from a climate perspective," he said. Mr Martin said the standards applied to Irish and European farmers must not be undermined. Government’s position on Mercosur is 'clear'In a statement, Tánaiste Simon Harris said the Government’s “position on Mercosur has always been clear”.

January 08, 2026 19:24 UTC





Jamie Tighe Ennis (24), of Timberhill Apartments, Artane, was shot in the head at Moatview Avenue, Priorswood, on October 28, 2017. She appeared before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court yesterday, charged with facilitating a criminal organisation in the commission of the murder of Mr Tighe Ennis between October 27 and 28, 2017. Det Sgt O’Connell said that because the case related to a criminal organisation and a murder, bail could only be raised in the High Court. Ms Nolan is the second person to be charged in connection with the murder. He was charged with enhan­cing the ability of a criminal organisation by buying and keeping a 2000-registered vehicle between October 13 and 28, 2017.

January 08, 2026 19:16 UTC

The proposed extension to the Conrad Hotel in Dublin cityThe operator of the five-star Conrad Hotel overlooking St Stephen’s Green in Dublin is to make a renewed bid for a large expansion to the hotel. Earlsfort Centre Hotel Proprietors Ltd has lodged plans with Dublin City Council (DCC) to increase the number of hotel rooms by 192 to 308 as part of a “significant investment” in the facility. The plans include a new eight-storey extension over the existing event space, resulting in a 10-storey building. The report said that “in terms of hotel concentration in the area, the proposal will extend an existing hotel and is of a higher-order offer to most hotels in the wider area”. Plans for the revamped hotel were drawn up by BKD Architects and the hotel is to continue operations during construction of the extension.

January 08, 2026 19:15 UTC

It has been opposed by the Irish Farmers’ Association and has also seen internal disagreement within Government, including with independents who supported the formation of the coalition. Mr Harris said the Government has been engaging with like-minded countries that share Irish concerns, particularly in relation to standards and fairness. “Secondly, I would say, we are a net contributor to the European Union, we’re not a beal bocht (poor mouth). “Their job was to stop Mercosur being introduced and they have massively failed,” she said on X. “Next week Sinn Fein will bring a motion to the Dail to challenge this government’s failure to stop Mercosur.

January 08, 2026 19:09 UTC

The bodies of a boy and a man have been removed from separate homes in west Dublin, as gardaí investigate what is feared may be a murder-suicide. Read More Major investigation underway in suspected murder-suicide in Dublin

January 08, 2026 19:01 UTC

At a special lunch at Dublin’s Merrion Hotel late last year, an invited group of stylists, press and influencers gathered to celebrate Sinead Keary The Label. “It’s been an amazing five years in business, I’ve grown a lot,” the Cork designer says. “I think Sinead five years ago wouldn’t have dared to dream or to believe in herself enough to know where we are today. If we can put in a hidden elastic at the back of the trousers that looks stylish but gives that lady the comfort and ease she needs, that’s what we want.”The designer is particularly taken by her Jessica coat. The Jessica coat, €296, sineadkeary.com“I’m tall, so I wanted an oversized coat, but I also want it to work for my petite clients.

January 08, 2026 18:56 UTC

The Government has been urged to introduce a “rent brake” to protect tenants from sudden or extreme rent increases under new proposed laws. It will mean that, from March, when a tenant leaves a property, the landlord can set rent for new tenants at the market rate. This is a departure from the existing system, where rent increase is limited to a maximum of 2%. But, under the proposals, landlords will be able to reset rents at market rates every six years for new tenancies signed after March. Concerns were also raised about how complex the legislation was and how aware landlords and renters were of the changes.

January 08, 2026 18:56 UTC

Tánaiste Simon Harris speaks to the media today about the Government's decision to vote against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Photo: PAWhile this vote will be symbolic, as the deal is now expected to go through the EU Council tomorrow, the Coalition has decided to stick with its commitment in the Programme for Government and oppose the agreement.

January 08, 2026 18:52 UTC

'Boxer' vows to "stand with farmers" against Mercosur dealLocal OPW Minister, Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, has issued a lengthy statement in support of the Government's decision to vote against the Mercosur trade deal in Brussel's tomorrow (Friday). In his statement, Minister Moran said that he and his Regional Independent Group colleagues in the Dáil "have been steadfast in our support of that position". 'There is not a single public representative in Ireland that does not see that the Mercosur deal is a bad deal for Europe and for Ireland’s agriculture-based economy. MEPs will have another opportunity in the coming weeks to block this deal, and I expect Irish MEPs to stand with farmers and oppose Mercosur. 'This is not a debate about personalities, it is about the future of our farmers and rural communities.

January 08, 2026 18:47 UTC

Travis Head has dished up a brutal sledge to Jamie Smith after the England star's disappointing dismissal during England's first innings in Sydney. Travis Head joined Grandstand at Stumps after the end of the Sydney Test and had a hilarious take on England’s batting. Smith has since been blasted for the shot, with former Australia coach Justin Langer claiming that it was 'beyond comprehension'. Steve Smith has meanwhile declared an Ashes series win in England a high priority on Australia's bucket list. And the longer time goes on it appears more likely he and senior teammates will tour India and England in 2027.

January 08, 2026 18:38 UTC

Pictured, l-r, Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice, Cllr Paul Hogan and Midlands-North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly"Fight against Mercosur is not over" as Ireland set to oppose EU trade dealIndependent Ireland has welcomed the announcement that Ireland will oppose the proposed EU–Mercosur trade deal, saying it demonstrates the impact of sustained public pressure, farmer mobilisation and community action. MEP Ciaran Mullooly said the government’s stance shows that collective action can influence policy, but stressed that the deal has not been voted on and remains very much alive. The message from Athlone on Saturday must be loud and unmistakable, Mercosur is a bad deal and it must be stopped,” he said. Read the full letter below:Previous Next Image 1 of 2 Letter from MEP Ciaran Mullooly to Taoiseach Micheal Martin, sent this morning. Image 2 of 2 Letter from MEP Ciaran Mullooly to Taoiseach Micheal Martin, sent this morning.

January 08, 2026 18:30 UTC